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  1. Slump test of concrete is a meausre ofits

  2. A.

    consistency

    B.

    compressive strength

    C.

    tensile strength

    D.

    impact value.


  3. According to Water-Cement Ratio Law, the strength of workable plastic concrete

  4. A.

    depends upon the amount of water used in the mix

    B.

    does not depend upon the quality of cement mixed with aggregates

    C.

    does not depend upon the quanity of cement mixed with aggregates

    D.

    all the above.


  5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

  6. A.

    In properly graded aggregates, bulk density is more

    B.

    In single size aggregates, bulk density is least

    C.

    In single size aggregates, bulk density is maximum

    D.

    None of these.


  7. Saw dust can be rendered chemically inert by boiling it in water containing

  8. A.
    ferrous sulphate
    B.

    potassium chloride

    C.

    ammonia

    D.

    nitric acid

    E.

    sulphuric acid.


  9. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  10. A.

    High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S cause rapid hardening

    B.

    High percentage of C3S and low percentage of C2S make the cement less resistive to chemical attack

    C.
    Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S contribute to slow hardening
    D.

    Low percentage of C3S and high percentage of C2S provide greater resistance to chemical attack

    E.

    All the above.


  11. The factor which affects workability, is

  12. A.

    water content and its temperature

    B.

    shape and size of the aggregates

    C.

    grading and surface textures of the aggregates

    D.

    air entraining agents

    E.

    all the above.


  13. The cement whose strength is a little lower than the ordinary cement during the first three months but attains afterwards the same strength, is known as

  14. A.

    low-heat Portland cement

    B.

    rapid hardening Portland cement

    C.

    Portland blast slag cement

    D.

    Portland pozzolana cement

    E.

    none of these.


  15. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  16. A.

    Sand stones may be divided into calcareous, siliceous and ferrugineous sand stones

    B.

    Concrete using sand stones, cracks due to excessive shrinkage

    C.

    Very hard and close grained crystallined lime stones are suitable aggregates but provide low strength

    D.

    Broken bricks produce a concrete having good fire resisting qualities

    E.

    All the above.


  17. Pick up the correct statement from the following:

  18. A.

    Water enables chemical reaction to take place with cement

    B.

    Water lubricates the mixture of gravel, sand and cement

    C.
    Only a small quantity of water is required for hydration of cement
    D.

    Strength of concrete structure largely depends upon its workability

    E.

    All the above.


  19. Pick up the incorrect statement applicable to the field test of good cement.

  20. A.

    When one thrusts one's hand into a bag of cement, one should feel warm

    B.

    The colour of the cement is bluish

    C.

    A handful of cement thrown into a bucket of water should sink immediately

    D.

    By rubbing cement in between fingers, one should feed rough

    E.

    All the above.